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The Urgent Need for Teacher Training

CodeAI President and CEO Karim Meghji sits down with Robert Alonso and Dr. Sabba Quidwai.

Teachers are being asked to prepare students for an AI-shaped world without the training to do it. This conversation is about what's blocking that preparation, and what happens to students if we don't fix it.


Topic:

Foundational Skills / AI in Classrooms

Host:

Karim Meghji, CodeAI

Guests:

Robert Alonso, Miami-Dade Public Schools

Dr. Sabba Quidwai, Designing Schools

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Press releases and official news

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Aug 18, 2026

Partnering with OpenAI to Prepare the First AI Generation

Today we’re excited to announce a partnership with OpenAI. Together we’ll help more young people approach AI with curiosity, confidence, and judgment; learning how the technology actually works, so they can create with these tools without accepting every answer at face value.

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Aug 10, 2026

Building Games and Community

Tina's story shows how a childhood spent playing video games turned into the spark. And how one CodeAI, formerly Code.org, class taught her to think like a builder. That same instinct to build followed her all the way to a software engineering offer from Apple, before she'd even graduated. This is her If/then Story.

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June 2, 2026

Students Know AI Will Define Their Future. Now They Need The Tools To Understand It.

Code.org becomes CodeAI to close the gap, expanding its mission from computer science into the full digital fluency students need to navigate a world reshaped by AI.

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June 2, 2026

CodeAI Continues Its K–12 AI Education Pathway with Two New Free Courses

AI Discoveries and AI Foundations: Designing and Building with AI are now in classrooms — giving every student a clear path from AI literacy to building with AI.

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April 3, 2026

From Puzzles to Software Engineering

If Samantha had never discovered her love for puzzles, then she wouldn't be building LEGO robots and inspiring the next generation. Her story shows just how problem-solving and AI + CS Education can make a dream come true. This is her If/Then Story.

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Feb 23, 2026

How Curiosity Changed My Life

AI education is important in understanding not only how it works, but the impact it has on the world. It can be an incredibly useful tool. That's why it's important for everyone to learn what it means to use it, how to validate it, how to critically understand and analyze AI results.

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Feb 20, 2026

The Next Chapter

In this new chapter, President & CEO Karim Meghji reflects on Code.org’s journey and the legacy that brought us here. Looking ahead, he shares his vision for AI+CS education for every student.

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Dec 10, 2025

New Report: AI + Computer Science Are the Foundation for U.S. K-12 Readiness, But State Policies Lag Behind

Code.org's 2025 State of AI + CS Education Annual Report shows states are rapidly exploring AI guidance and points to the importance of coordinated policies to advance student readiness

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Nov 12, 2025

Hour of AI Unveils 100+ Free Activities to Help Demystify AI for Educators, Families, and Kids

Marking the first global effort to make AI literacy foundational for every student, Code.org, Minecraft, LEGO® Education, Scratch Foundation, Khan Academy and more debut interactive learning experiences that empower students to imagine and create with AI.

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Sept 8, 2025

Why AI Education Is the Key to Global Competitiveness

Just a few months ago, 450 CEOs from across numerous sectors of American industry called on states to make CS and AI education a requirement for every student in the US. Only 12 states do so today. We owe it to students to provide an education system that meets the moment.

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May 05, 2025

250+ CEOs Come Together to Support Computer Science and AI for Every Student

Code.org and CSforALL team up to launch Unlock8 to boost student success, close wage gaps, and prepare the next generation for a future shaped by AI.

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Dec 10, 2025

New Report: AI + Computer Science Are the Foundation for U.S. K-12 Readiness, But State Policies Lag Behind

Code.org's 2025 State of AI + CS Education Annual Report shows states are rapidly exploring AI guidance and points to the importance of coordinated policies to advance student readiness

Defining AI+CS education

We shape how AI and computer science are taught, understood, and governed.

  • Global AI Literacy Framework (developed with international partners)

  • AI Guidance Toolkit shaping policy across U.S. states

  • Research-backed curriculum updates aligned to evolving technology


We don’t just respond to the AI moment — we help define it.



In an age of AI, computer science education is more important than ever.

In the news

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Brown University

Study: Computer Science for All? The Impact of High School Computer Science Courses on College Majors and Earnings

EdWeek

This AI Tool Cut One Teacher’s Grading Time in Half. How It Works

This District Hopes Seeing What AI Can Do Will Spur More Students to Take Computer Science

Schools Are Taking Too Long to Craft AI Policy. Why That’s a Problem

Computer Science Courses Are On The Rise—But Girls Are Still Half As Likely To Take It

Teachers Need PD on Artificial Intelligence. What It Should Look Like

Education and Tech Heavy Hitters Launch AI Learning Initiative

Four Countries Want Students to Help Their Schools Fight Cyber Threats

Computer Science Education Is Gaining Momentum. But Some Say Not Fast Enough.

Major American companies to schools: Expand access to computer science

TechCrunch

OpenAI’s GPT Store lets you build (and monetize) your own GPT

Forbes

Davos Education Panel Reveals How AI Risks Can Create Opportunities

Business Insider

The top 6 people in artificial-intelligence edtech

Fortune

‘A vigorous debate’: 5 edtech CEOs react to the White House executive order on AI

Education can’t afford to remain the same because of AI, says Code.org’s CEO. Here’s how the nonprofit is reinventing its approach to teaching computer science

GeekWire

New graduation requirements could get more girls taking computer science

Back to School with AI: Code.org and partners create course for teachers facing big tech changes

Code.org helping launch TeachAI to guide integration of artificial intelligence in education

Code.org CEO on the nonprofit’s first 10 years, and the impact of AI on teaching computer science

Code.org bands together with Coldplay to get kids dancing and coding via #codeplay contest

K-12 Dive

Schools increase offerings in computer science courses

Governors commit to computer science, but accountability questions persist

Wired

Teachers are Going All In on Generative AI

Axios

Online classes aim to prepare teachers for AI's realities

Code.org leads TeachAI push

EdSurge

Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT

Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

Business Leaders Say Computer Science Needs to Be A Core Subject

Bloomberg Technology

Code.org CEO on Teaching With and About AI

Meta, Microsoft CEOs Double Tap on Computer Science Education

District Administration

Can AI be used safely in education? Yes, but we need new guidelines

PR Newswire

Education and Tech Leaders Come Together to Offer Guidance on Integrating AI Safely into Classrooms Worldwide

Arab News

UAE, Code.org sign deal to boost computer science education

KFOR

Mayfield Middle School wins $10K from Code.org for computer science education

WBAL

Code.org helps to close Baltimore's computer science gap

KLKN

Hour of Code gives kids firsthand experience with advanced technology

1011 Now

Hour of Code back in person

Jordan Media Center

Queen Rania Takes a Look at ‘Road2Code’ Program as part of ‘Hour of Code’ Global Activities

The White House

White House announces commitments to inspire, prepare, and employ the space workforce

Reuters

U.S. governors vow to boost computer science education at schools after business push

CNBC

Code.org and Etsy CEOs: Other countries make computer science a priority and the U.S. is falling behind

Bloomberg

Delta, Amazon, Wells Fargo Join Effort to Push for More US Computer Education

Royal House

The Princess of Asturias and Girona and the Infanta SofÍa attend a coding workshop given by Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi

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Queen Letizia of Spain dances choreography with a group of students


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